Macon-East Montgomery Academy and Valiant Cross Academy are an even 4-4 against one another since January of 2020, but not for long. The Macon-East Montgomery Academy Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Valiant Cross Academy Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Macon-East Montgomery Academy came up short against Lowndes Academy and fell 49-40.
Despite their loss, Macon-East Montgomery Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Omarion Wilson, who posted 17 points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Micah Andrews, who put up ten points and six boards.
Meanwhile, Valiant Cross Academy didn't have too much trouble with Fort Dale Academy on Monday as they won 62-47. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 49th, while the Eagles are ranked 245th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Valiant Cross Academy's win came from a few key players Macon-East Montgomery Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Deshawn Hall, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 12 rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last 51 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was James Cosby, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Valiant Cross Academy's win bumped their record up to 22-5. As for Macon-East Montgomery Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-15.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Macon-East Montgomery Academy has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25 boards per game. However, it's not like Valiant Cross Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 56.5 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy ended up a good deal behind Valiant Cross Academy in their previous matchup back in January, losing 66-52. Will Macon-East Montgomery Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
